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US Late-Night Hosts Unite As Kimmel Suspension Sparks Free Speech Storm
Los Angeles/New York, September 20 (HS): America’s late-night television community closed ranks on Friday in defence of Jimmy Kimmel after the comedian was abruptly suspended by ABC over remarks linking Trump supporters to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The fallout has quickly escalated into a nationwide debate over censorship, freedom of speech, and…
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Canada Shock World Champions New Zealand to Storm Into Women’s Rugby World Cup Final
Bristol, September 20(HS): Canada produced one of the greatest upsets in Women’s Rugby World Cup history, demolishing reigning champions New Zealand 34-19 in a pulsating semifinal at Ashton Gate on Friday, to storm into their first-ever final. The result ended the Black Ferns’ 11-year unbeaten streak at the tournament and sent shockwaves through the rugby…
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Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Flights Till October 23
Islamabad, September 20 (HS): Pakistan has extended its airspace restrictions on all Indian-owned and Indian-operated aircraft until October 23, barring them from entering its skies. According to a new NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority on Friday, the ban applies to Indian commercial airlines, India-registered civilian aircraft, and military flights….
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Arshdeep Singh Becomes First Indian to Claim 100 T20I Wickets
Dubai, September 20 (HS): Arshdeep Singh etched his name in the record books on Friday during India’s Asia Cup 2025 clash against Oman, becoming the first Indian bowler to reach 100 wickets in T20 internationals. The left-arm pacer achieved the milestone in the 20th over of the match when he dismissed Vinayak Shukla. Arshdeep, who…
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12 Minutes Over Estonia: Russian Fighters Trigger Nato Warning
Tallinn, September 20(HS): Estonia has triggered Nato Article 4 consultations after accusing Russia of a “brazen” violation of its airspace on Friday when three MiG-31 fighter jets reportedly entered Estonian skies for 12 minutes over the Gulf of Finland. Estonia’s foreign ministry said the warplanes flew without flight plans, had transponders switched off, and ignored…
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Philippines posts $359 million BOP surplus in August
Philippines posts $359 million BOP surplus in August Manila, Sep 20 (IANS) The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP), which accounts for the transactions of the country with the rest of the world, registered a surplus of 359 million US dollars in August 2025, higher than the 88 million dollars recorded in August 2024, the Philippine…
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Noah Lyles Equals Usain Bolt’s Record with Fourth Consecutive 200m World Title
New Delhi, September 20 (HS): American sprint star Noah Lyles created history on Friday at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, equalling the legendary Usain Bolt’s record by winning his fourth consecutive gold in the men’s 200 metres. Lyles, running in his signature event, clocked 19.52 seconds to claim victory. Earlier in the tournament, he…
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Prosecutor Resigns After Trump Says ‘I Want Him Out’
Washington, September 20 (HS): A senior US federal prosecutor has resigned after President Donald Trump publicly demanded his removal during an ongoing investigation involving New York Attorney General Letitia James. Erik Siebert, the interim US attorney for the influential Eastern District of Virginia, stepped down late Friday within hours of Trump declaring, “I want him…